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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.98, 663.84 and 288.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.98, 663.84 and 288.54 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.98 : 663.84 = 288.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.98/663.84 = 288.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.98x = 663.84 × 288.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.98x = 191,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,544.39/442.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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